Ceroplasty

/ˈsɛrəplæsti/ noun

The medical practice of using wax models or reconstructions, especially in surgical planning or anatomical demonstration.

From Greek 'keros' (wax) and 'plastos' (formed), with the suffix '-plasty' referring to surgical formation or reconstruction.

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